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- We, the representatives of 10 National Platforms of Asia, from Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, East Timor, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Nepal, and Philippines, met at Kathmandu (Nepal), on October 18-19, 2011 at the office of NGO Federation of Nepal.
- We believe and work towards promoting human rights, democratic governance, inclusive and holistic growth, social justice, respecting diversity and gender equality.
- We recognize the diversity of the Asia region, and commit ourselves to strengthen the Asia level coalition of national platforms.
- We also recognize the need of collectivization of national platforms at global level and strengthening of International Forum of National Platforms.
- We also adapt the “Basis of Unity and Organizational By-laws of “Asian Coalition of National Platforms (Asian-CNNP).
- We express our solidarity and resolve to support each other with knowledge, information and learnings.
- We are not alone; therefore we must support and strengthen each other by mutual sharing and expression of solidarity.
- We also resolve to undertake following activities in:
i). Long term:-
- Policy advocacy on behalf of Asian platforms in various global initiatives, and regional platforms.
- Focus on improved and constructive relationship between Civil Society and Governments.
- Replicate, share and learn from each other.
- Exchange of information and innovations.
- Capacity building efforts on international issues.
- At least once in a year face to face meeting of Asian national platforms.
- Work collectively on mutually agreed agenda after Bussan.
- Work collectively to influence G20 and use the maximum potential of the region.
ii) Short term:
- Regional focal points on the topics if Non-Governmental Diplomacy agenda.
- Produce state of voluntary sector report in 10 countries represented in the meeting.
- Strengthen the Asian website with mutual sharing of information.
- Search and invite national platforms from the countries which are not represented in the coalition.
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